Emily Kopp: Your agency’s CISO might wind up in the legal office instead of the IT shop

The House Energy and Commerce Committee proposes moving the Chief Information Security Officer's job at the Department of Health and Human Services. A report from...

The House Energy and Commerce Committee proposes moving the Chief Information Security Officer's job at the Department of Health and Human Services. A report from Republicans on the committee suggests moving the CISO job from the IT shop to the legal counsel's office. Federal News Radio's Emily Kopp explains why the legislators believe the agency would be better off with the CISO reporting to lawyers instead of IT experts.

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